Spring Cleaning Hacks: Quick & Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home

Do you have that itch? That craving to rise from the winter depths and prepare for blooming flowers and warm weather by clearing out your home. We are talking about a burst into spring cleaning. If that pile of dirty winter clothes and overpacked cabinets has you losing your mind, you’ve come to the right place.

Now, a good spring cleaning might sound exciting at first, but it can quickly turn exhausting. It can quickly turn endless and overwhelming. Don’t worry, you have come to the right place. Let’s explore spring cleaning hacks that provide a quick and easy way to refresh your home!

1. The ‘Lazy Genius’ Approach to Spring Cleaning

For some, the goal of cleaning an entire home or even just an entire room can seem too steep. Instead of focusing on the overall goal, set a time! With this trick, you can focus on a single task instead of your whole home. All you need to do is set a time for 20 minutes and just work on the junk drawer, one room, or one project. You just might be amazed at how easy this little trick can be.

Another ‘lazy genius’ hack is to use the one-touch rule. In this scenario, if you pick something up, you can only put it back where it belongs. This means no piles and no excuses to do it later.

Lastly, just the act of starting spring cleaning can be the worst part of the whole ordeal. The best thing to do is to tackle the area with the most mess. Wherever the biggest pile is or the closet filled with the most junk, that is the place to start. Get a dose of instant satisfaction by cleaning the biggest mess first.

2. Decluttering: The Fun(ish) Way

When decluttering hits, you really only have one question to ask yourself. Does this item bring me joy? And no, Marie Kondo didn’t pay us to say this. However, it is actually a good test to take when decluttering. If the item is something you would not buy again, it is a good idea to toss it in the donation pile.

Another hack is the reverse hanger trick. Go to your closet and flip all your hangers backward. Go back to your closet in 3 months and if there are hangers that didn’t get flipped around, there is another item to donate.

If numbers are your thing, try the 10-10-10 rule. This is simple. When trying to declutter quickly, make 3 piles. You will grab 10 things to toss, 10 to donate and 10 to put away. This will yield instant results.

3. Speed Cleaning Tricks for a Fresh Home

Are you looking for even more tricks? Speed cleaning is a tactic to attack spring cleaning. The first hack involved a pillowcase. All you do is slip a pillowcase over each blade and pull. You will have clean fans and no facial dust explosion!

Next is the magic trick with your microwave. Likely your microwave has caked on sauce and other mysterious stains that need cleaning. Just heat a bowl of water and lemon slices for 3 minutes. Then, wipe. That is it. This combo makes any grime easy to wipe away.

No one wants to clean baseboards. It’s perhaps the epitome of deep cleaning. To make it go quick, just use an old pair of socks. Slip them on your feet, spritz with your favorite clean and glide around the room. Baseboards will be clean in no time.

4. The ‘Forgotten Zones’ You Should Definitely Clean

Sometimes, spring cleaning is in the details. There are many creases and crevices that need to be cleaned to make your home shine and germs disappear. Here is a short list of the ‘forgotten zones.’

Remote controls, mouse, cell phones
Showerheads
Random cords
Light switches and door handles
Behind appliances
Trash can lids
Air vents
Under the couch

5. Keeping It Clean Without Losing Your Mind

Are you worried that spring cleaning means you will lose your mind? No one can guarantee that you won’t, but if you use a few rules, maybe it won’t be so bad. Try these nifty ideas!

Two Minute Rule: If you can clean it up in less than two minutes, then hop to it! That means you dirty dishes!
Have fun: Blast your favorite tunes and maybe bribe yourself with a nice treat once you make your goal.
Get others involved: the whole family can help out too! Set up some realistic ways they can contribute, even if they need a bribe too.

Final Thoughts on Spring Cleaning Hacks

Spring has sprung and that means making your home clean and smelling nice. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to crush your soul. By implementing some of these hacks, you can have a fresh space without a huge headache. Go ahead, give it a try and report back!